ID 1418502
Lot 5942 | Ein Paar Luxus-Perkussionspistolen, Johann Adam Kuchenreuter in Regensburg, um 1850
Achtkantige Läufe aus feinem Banddamast, mit achtfach gezogenen Seelen im Kaliber 12 mm. Eingeschobene Korne, justierbare Kimmen. Auf der Laufoberseite reich in Gold eingelegte Signatur "J. Adam Kuchenreuter in Regensburg", umgeben von silbereingelegten Blattranken. Silbergefütterte Marken mit Reiterfigur und "IAK". Schwanzschraubenblatt mit fein gestochener Rankengravur und Nummerierung "1" bzw. "2". Schlösser mit vollflächiger feiner Rankengravur. Abzüge mit justierbarem Rückstecher. Fein verschnittene Halbschäfte aus Nussbaumholz, die gekehlten Schäfte mit erhabenem Rankendekor. Vakante silberne Daumenplatten. Garnitur mit fein graviertem Rankendekor auf fein ziseliertem Grund. Länge je 40 cm.
Johann Adam Kuchenreuter (1794 - 1869), tätig in Regensburg. Hofbüchsenmacher der Fürsten von Thurn und Taxis, ab 1840 königlich bayerischer Hofbüchsenmacher.
A pair of fine percussion pistols by Johann Adam Kuchenreuter in Regensburg, circa 1850
A pair of fine percussion pistols by Johann Adam Kuchenreuter in Regensburg, circa 1850
Octagonal barrels of fine ribbon Damascus steel, with eight-groove rifling in 12 mm calibre. Dovetail front sights, adjustable rear sights. The top of the barrel with richly gold inlaid signature "J. Adam Kuchenreuter in Regensburg", surrounded by silver inlaid scrollwork. Silver-lined marks with Rider and "IAK". Tang finely engraved with scrollwork and "1" and "2", respectively. The locks engraved all-over with scrollwork. Triggers with adjustable set triggers. Finely cut walnut half-stocks, the fluted stocks with raised scrollwork. Vacant silver thumb plates. Fittings finely engraved with scrollwork on finely chased ground. Length 40 cm each.
Johann Adam Kuchenreuter (1794 - 1869), active in Regensburg. Court gunsmith for the Princes of Thurn and Taxis, appointed gunsmith to the royal Bavarian court in 1840.
Condition: I - II
Auction house category: | Handguns: flintlock and percussion |
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Auction house category: | Handguns: flintlock and percussion |
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